DO MANUAL MACHINES REALLY WORK?

I built a manual machine in the hope that it will help me learn manuals and wheelies on my MTB but do you think it will work?

[jjjtttggg]

Excellent tool for dealing with those pesky rims that are running straight and true.

[sprman]

Good way to fold your rear wheel in half😂

[andrewobrien]

Anybody else remember being a kid and having no fear trying to do a wheelie? I miss the days of riding around the neighborhood on only the back wheel lol

[tripleflip]

They're good for training your mind to "relax" in the initial steps of getting used to the feeling of pulling the bike backwards into position.
When learning anything new for the first time that has an element of danger, your brain's "safety protocols" will always be on high until it's comfortable with whatever maneuver you're doing.

[JimmyMartinmpower]

It's not the same as doing a manual. You need rotation, the faster you go the easier it is. It's hard to get your head round it. Get your wheelie game on and find that sweet spot then hover your ass off the seat. And be quick on that back brake

[TheCmmentSection]

I’d feel much better falling backwards on the flat ground than that wooden post driving into my spine

[Supermoneygang]

When you go to school for engineering but you fail physics

[NVIUS]

I thought that was a rim bender to be bend your rim back after crashing😂😂😂

[noelpando]

It does help to use mannie stand as long as you don't use brake.👍👍

[outdoorseveryonceandawhile]

They work better if you have your chain off but the problem with them is you are not moving but they do help to just understand the concept better

[meeragray]

Back tire alignments has left the chat

[laernulienlaernulienlaernu]

Is that what we're calling a "machine" these days?

[tonyrobinson]

Not as long as the chain is on. It's easy to hold yourself up with chain tension.

[joshuaweisner]

I think it could help get your balance, being comfortable and confident, but while accelerating and maintaining a constant speed would be the only difference. But I think it would help.

[pierrebroccoli.]

Come on guys, give the bent rim comments a rest. She's not the first to use a manual machine / trainer and not the last and not many tears are there over bent rear rims.

[TsunamiKitten]

The training and balance is def a plus. When you are rolling it all becomes easier but that trainer aspect will give your body memory for the responses.
I'd put a limit bungie or strap on the front so you don't rotate of the back cuz that is no fun.

[mrmurder]

Looks like a great way to warp your rim.

[Mtg_MoBrocks]

It’s a great way to practice if personally feel better if there was a strap in the front to limit how far back it could go

[ShubhVyas-krtb]

The seatpost gives the feeling of heaven 💀💀

[DLoveEats]

start with your pedal at the top. bring your chest lower for when you lean back and then straighten your arms more, its a better habit